Senior Engineer - Elgin, United States - City of Elgin

Description

Salary : $103, $138,505.00 Annually

Location : Elgin, IL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number:

Department: Water

Opening Date: 10/05/2023

CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION

Performs complex professional work involved with the review, design, construction, inspection and maintenance of a variety of utility facilities; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Water Director. May supervise subordinate technical and utilities personnel.

This is light work requiring the exertion of 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus.
GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Designing improvements for the City's water treatment, distribution and collection systems; providing technical and managerial support for the City's mandated lead compliance activities; developing long-range objectives for utility system needs; serving as project manager for utilities department related capital projects; performing engineering tasks related to utility system; maintaining records and preparing reports.
Reviews and approves proposed project plans and changes in plans;
Coordinates the engineering activities for water system, distribution and collection facilities; Conducts site inspections of proposed projects;
Provides guidance and assistance to construction inspectors, operations, distribution, sewer and maintenance staff;
Prepares and maintains project documentation, records and files;
Serves as project design engineer and manager on construction projects, inspects projects for conformance to construction plans and specifications, processes monthly pay estimates; Designs, prepares specifications and estimates costs for proposed utility related projects; Reviews subdivision, site and construction plans and specifications;
Supervises construction inspection activities;
Assists with annexation and other special projects;
Provides contractors and general public with technical information relating to engineering projects;
Conducts field survey work;
Makes adjustments to solve construction and material difficulties;
Engages in engineering research and assists in preparation of contract papers and related materials, figures costs and total project bid costs;
Maintains engineering files and records;
Manages and updates water distribution system model;
Maintains Air Quality Permit for Generator compliance;
Utilities division website liaison;
Utilities asset management coordinator;
Utilities FOIA document coordinator;
May supervise Utility Department staff, in absence of Water Director;
Coordinates the engineering activities for well maintenance and rehabilitation;
Attend City Council meetings as needed;
Works on special projects as directed;
Prepares reports as directed;
Provides technical assistance to parties planning land improvement and construction activities;
Performs related tasks as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of water resource management techniques and operations;
Knowledge of the principles and general practices of civil/mechanical/electrical engineering as applied to water system construction and maintenance;
Knowledge of IEPA and USEPA regulations related to lead and other water quality parameters, ability to design and oversee the construction of water system projects;
Ability to prepare technical reports in connection with municipal projects;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, municipal officials and the general public.

Extensive and demonstrative knowledge of the use and application of MS Office Suite and electronic mail systems and ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in civil engineering or related field and a minimum of 5-10 years experience in of professional engineering work is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Registered as a State of Illinois Professional Engineer.

1) Vacation - 1 to 5 years of service - 2 weeks

6 to 10 years of service - 3 weeks

11 to 21 years of service - 4 weeks

22 or more years of service - 5 weeks

The city manager, in the city manager's discretion, may also include up to five (5) years of non-City of Elgin prior professional or supervisory service of an employee in the same or similar field in determining years of service of an employee for the purpose of vacation at initial hire. If an employee is granted vacation accrual in a higher range than one (1) to five (5) years of service, he or she shall not advance to the next range until he or she has attained the required number of years of service with the city for such range.

The accumulation of vacation leave shall be limited as provided by Ordinance No. S11-09, as amended.

2) Sick Leave - For employees hired prior to March 1, 2010, thirty (30) days placed on account upon commencement of employment plus annual accrual of one day (8 hours) per month. For employees hired on or after March 1, 2010, twenty (20) days placed on account when commencing employment, plus annual accrual of .5 days (4 hours) per month. Employees may accumulate sick leave up to a total maximum accrual of 241 sick days, which is the equivalent of 1928 hours of sick leave.

3) Life Insurance - in an amount equal to the nearest $1,000 of the employee's annual base salary.

4) Holidays - New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve. Police shift personnel will receive additional eight (8) hours holiday pay at their straight-time hourly rate whether the holiday is worked or not.

5) Uniform Allowances - $50 uniform allowance differential for Police management personnel above the authorized annual employee allowances for the Police employee group, in addition to providing replacement for uniforms damaged while on duty.

6) Police management personnel shall receive compensation for court appearance on days off at a rate equivalent to 150% of their current hourly rate of pay for actual hours with a minimum of two hours pay. Total compensation for standby for court duty on day off is $40. Police Lieutenants and Police Sergeants shall be paid at a rate equivalent to 150% of their current hourly rate of pay for hours worked over 8.25 hours per day. Police Lieutenants and Police Sergeants shall have the option of compensatory time for hours in excess of their regular 8.25 shift hours with a maximum accrual of 80 hours.

7) Personal Days - Three (3) personal days shall be provided per year, but not including Fire shift personnel. Employees commencing employment between January 1 and June 30 in a year shall receive all three (3) personal days for such year. Employees commencing employment between July 1 and December 31 in a year shall receive one (1) personal day for such year.

An annual ordinance, ordained by the City Council of The City of Elgin, establishing pay and benefit plans for certain appointed officers and employees of the City of Elgin exists. Refer to this ordinance for more detailed information.

Additional benefits include

•Vision

•Dental

•Voluntary Life

•Flexible Spending account

•Retirement - IMRF

•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

•Deferred Compensation

•Direct Deposit

•Open Door Policy

•Centre membership

•In-house training programs

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Are you registered as a State of Illinois Professional Engineer?

• Yes
• No

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